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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 303.72 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 303.72 and 131.57 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 303.72 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/303.72 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 303.72 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 39,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958.92/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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